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May 20, 2013



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PREPRESS TECHNICIANS AND WORKERS

Occupation Description:

Set up and prepare material for printing presses. Include prepress functions, such as compositing, typesetting, layout, paste-up, camera operating, scanning, film stripping, and photoengraving.

Specialized Occupations:

Paste-Up Workers (ONET code: 51-5022.02)

Photoengravers (ONET code: 51-5022.03)

Hand Compositors and Typesetters (ONET code: 51-5022.01)


	Occupation Description:

	Set up and arrange type by hand. Assemble and lock setup of type, cuts, and headings. Pull proofs.


	Typical Tasks:

	Inserts spacers between words or units to balance and justify lines. Arranges galleys of linotype slugs (takes) in sequence on correction table. Transfers type from stick to galley when setup is complete. Cleans type after use and distributes it to specified boxes in type case. Removes incorrect portion and manually inserts corrections. Compares symbols on proof with galley symbol, and reads portion of text to locate positions for insertion of corrected slugs. Compares corrected type slugs against proof to detect errors.


	Skills:

	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.. Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.. Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.. Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.. Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.. Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.. Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions..


	Knowledge:

	Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.. Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.. English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.. Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.. Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.. Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.. Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services..

Camera Operators (ONET code: 51-5022.04)

Scanner Operators (ONET code: 51-5022.05)

Strippers (ONET code: 51-5022.06)

Platemakers (ONET code: 51-5022.07)

Dot Etchers (ONET code: 51-5022.08)

Electronic Masking System Operators (ONET code: 51-5022.09)

Electrotypers and Stereotypers (ONET code: 51-5022.10)

Plate Finishers (ONET code: 51-5022.11)

Typesetting and Composing Machine Operators and Te (ONET code: 51-5022.12)

Photoengraving and Lithographing Machine Operators (ONET code: 51-5022.13)

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Education & Training:

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